Schools in 94609 — Oakland, California: 5 schools. Average score 17.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94609 has 5 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 27.3/100 — 17.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 7.0 to 61.6, a 54.6-point spread.
How 94609 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Peralta Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 46.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 15.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 7.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94609. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94609 averages 37.7%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94609 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94609 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94609 | Oakland | 5 | Needs Support 27.3/100 | — |
| 94608 | Emeryville | 5 | Developing 33.8/100 | +6.5 |
| 94610 | Oakland | 5 | Developing 39.6/100 | +12.3 |
| 94607 | Oakland | 11 | Developing 39.3/100 | +12.1 |
| 94611 | Oakland | 12 | Solid 61.0/100 | +33.7 |
| 94606 | Oakland | 9 | Developing 33.3/100 | +6.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94609
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94609 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 94609
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peralta Elementary Oakland Unified Solid Base | 46.5% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Emerson Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 23.8% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | Sankofa United Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 7.8% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 4 | Oakland International High Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 8/100 |
| 5 | Street Academy Alternative High Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 7/100 |
Schools in 94609 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology